1974–75 Toronto Toros season
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The 1974–75 Toronto Toros
season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals
in 1972-73. The Toros moved from Varsity Arena
to Maple Leaf Gardens
for the start of their second season.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...
season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....
in 1972-73. The Toros moved from Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena is an arena in Toronto, Ontario. It is located at 299 Bloor Street West and is primarily home to the ice hockey teams of the University of Toronto, the Varsity Blues, though it also hosted the Toronto Toros of the WHA from 1973–74 and the Toronto Planets of the RHI in 1993...
to Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena that was converted into a Loblawssupermarket and Ryerson University athletic centre in Toronto, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street in Toronto's Garden District.One of the temples of hockey, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the...
for the start of their second season.
Game log
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record | Pts |
1 | October 15 | New England Whalers | 2–6 | Toronto Toros | 1–0–0 | 2 |
2 | October 18 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... |
1–3 | Toronto Toros | 2–0–0 | 4 |
3 | October 20 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Michigan Stags The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los... |
3–4 | Toronto Toros | 3–0–0 | 6 |
4 | October 22 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... |
2–11 | Toronto Toros | 4–0–0 | 8 |
5 | October 25 | Winnipeg Jets | 1–3 | Toronto Toros | 5–0–0 | 10 |
6 | October 28 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... |
3–7 | Toronto Toros | 6–0–0 | 12 |
7 | October 30 | Toronto Toros | 2–5 | New England Whalers | 6–1–0 | 12 |
8 | November 1 | Toronto Toros | 1–10 | Winnipeg Jets | 6–2–0 | 12 |
9 | November 2 | Toronto Toros | 3–4 OT | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... |
6–3–0 | 12 |
10 | November 4 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
5–3 | Toronto Toros | 6–4–0 | 12 |
11 | November 5 | Toronto Toros | 5–2 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Michigan Stags The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los... |
7–4–0 | 14 |
12 | November 9 | Toronto Toros | 7–4 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... |
8–4–0 | 16 |
13 | November 10 | Toronto Toros | 7–0 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... |
9–4–0 | 18 |
14 | November 13 | Toronto Toros | 5–3 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... |
10–4–0 | 20 |
15 | November 15 | Toronto Toros | 4–5 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
10–5–0 | 20 |
16 | November 17 | Toronto Toros | 3–1 | Winnipeg Jets | 11–5–0 | 22 |
17 | November 19 | Toronto Toros | 6–5 | Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... |
12–5–0 | 24 |
18 | November 22 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
8–2 | Toronto Toros | 12–6–0 | 24 |
19 | November 23 | Toronto Toros | 9–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
13–6–0 | 26 |
20 | November 24 | Toronto Toros | 9–2 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... |
14–6–0 | 28 |
21 | November 26 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... |
6–2 | Toronto Toros | 14–7–0 | 28 |
22 | November 28 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... |
6–2 | Toronto Toros | 14–8–0 | 28 |
23 | November 29 | Toronto Toros | 4–4 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... |
14–8–1 | 29 |
24 | December 1 | Toronto Toros | 3–1 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
15–8–1 | 31 |
25 | December 3 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
5–4 | Toronto Toros | 15–9–1 | 31 |
26 | December 7 | Toronto Toros | 3–9 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... |
15–10–1 | 31 |
27 | December 8 | Toronto Toros | 5–2 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... |
16–10–1 | 33 |
28 | December 10 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... |
4–2 | Toronto Toros | 16–11–1 | 33 |
29 | December 13 | Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... |
6–7 OT | Toronto Toros | 17–11–1 | 35 |
30 | December 15 | Toronto Toros | 7–2 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Michigan Stags The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los... |
18–11–1 | 37 |
31 | December 17 | Winnipeg Jets | 4–1 | Toronto Toros | 18–12–1 | 37 |
32 | December 22 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... |
2–5 | Toronto Toros | 19–12–1 | 39 |
33 | December 23 | Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... |
4–1 | Toronto Toros | 19–13–1 | 39 |
34 | December 27 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... |
2–4 | Toronto Toros | 20–13–1 | 41 |
35 | January 3 | New England Whalers | 5–3 | Toronto Toros | 20–14–1 | 41 |
36 | January 4 | Toronto Toros | 1–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
20–15–1 | 41 |
37 | January 5 | Toronto Toros | 4–3 | Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... |
21–15–1 | 43 |
38 | January 7 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... |
3–2 | Toronto Toros | 21–16–1 | 43 |
39 | January 10 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
3–4 | Toronto Toros | 22–16–1 | 45 |
40 | January 12 | Toronto Toros | 7–4 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
23–16–1 | 47 |
41 | January 14 | Toronto Toros | 4–6 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
23–17–1 | 47 |
42 | January 15 | Toronto Toros | 5–5 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... |
23–17–2 | 48 |
43 | January 17 | Toronto Toros | 1–2 | New England Whalers | 23–18–2 | 48 |
44 | January 24 | Toronto Toros | 5–7 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... |
23–19–2 | 48 |
45 | January 26 | Toronto Toros | 7–5 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
24–19–2 | 50 |
46 | January 28 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
4–6 | Toronto Toros | 25–19–2 | 52 |
47 | January 30 | Toronto Toros | 3–2 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... |
26–19–2 | 54 |
48 | January 31 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... |
0–6 | Toronto Toros | 27–19–2 | 56 |
49 | February 2 | Toronto Toros | 2–4 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... |
27–20–2 | 56 |
50 | February 4 | Toronto Toros | 4–8 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
27–21–2 | 56 |
51 | February 5 | Toronto Toros | 2–5 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
27–22–2 | 56 |
52 | February 7 | Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... |
1–4 | Toronto Toros | 28–22–2 | 58 |
53 | February 9 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... |
5–7 | Toronto Toros | 29–22–2 | 60 |
54 | February 11 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
3–4 | Toronto Toros | 30–22–2 | 62 |
55 | February 12 | Toronto Toros | 7–4 | Winnipeg Jets | 31–22–2 | 64 |
56 | February 14 | Toronto Toros | 4–8 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
31–23–2 | 64 |
57 | February 16 | Toronto Toros | 7–4 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... |
32–23–2 | 66 |
58 | February 20 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... |
4–3 OT | Toronto Toros | 32–24–2 | 66 |
59 | February 22 | Toronto Toros | 3–4 | Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... |
32–25–2 | 66 |
60 | February 23 | Toronto Toros | 1–5 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
32–26–2 | 66 |
61 | February 25 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
4–6 | Toronto Toros | 33–26–2 | 68 |
62 | March 2 | Toronto Toros | 3–5 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... |
33–27–2 | 68 |
63 | March 4 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Michigan Stags The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los... |
4–6 | Toronto Toros | 34–27–2 | 70 |
64 | March 7 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
4–1 | Toronto Toros | 34–28–2 | 70 |
65 | March 8 | Toronto Toros | 7–4 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Michigan Stags The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los... |
35–28–2 | 72 |
66 | March 9 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Michigan Stags The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los... |
2–8 | Toronto Toros | 36–28–2 | 74 |
67 | March 11 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... |
4–7 | Toronto Toros | 37–28–2 | 76 |
68 | March 13 | Toronto Toros | 4–5 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... |
37–29–2 | 76 |
69 | March 14 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
6–4 | Toronto Toros | 37–30–2 | 76 |
70 | March 16 | Toronto Toros | 5–7 | New England Whalers | 37–31–2 | 76 |
71 | March 17 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
4–5 | Toronto Toros | 38–31–2 | 78 |
72 | March 25 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... |
4–8 | Toronto Toros | 39–31–2 | 80 |
73 | March 28 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4–5 | Toronto Toros | 40–31–2 | 82 |
74 | March 29 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 OT | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
41–31–2 | 84 |
75 | March 30 | New England Whalers | 4–3 | Toronto Toros | 41–32–2 | 84 |
76 | April 1 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... |
1–7 | Toronto Toros | 42–32–2 | 86 |
77 | April 4 | Winnipeg Jets | 1–7 | Toronto Toros | 43–32–2 | 88 |
78 | April 6 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
5–2 | Toronto Toros | 43–33–2 | 88 |
San Diego Mariners 4, Toronto Toros 2
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
1 | April 9 | Toronto Toros | 3–5 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
0-1 |
2 | April 12 | Toronto Toros | 6–7 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
0-2 |
3 | April 14 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
2–5 | Toronto Toros | 1-2 |
4 | April 16 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
5–6 | Toronto Toros | 2-2 |
5 | April 18 | Toronto Toros | 3–4 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
2-3 |
6 | April 21 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... |
6–4 | Toronto Toros | 2-4 |
Regular season
Scoring leadersPlayer | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Wayne Dillon Wayne Dillon Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie... |
77 | 29 | 66 | 95 | 22 |
Frank Mahovlich Frank Mahovlich Francis William "The Big M" Mahovlich, CM is a Canadian Senator, and a retired NHL ice hockey player, nicknamed the "Big M." He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams and is an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame.-Playing career:... |
73 | 38 | 44 | 82 | 27 |
Vaclav Nedomansky Vaclav Nedomansky Václav Nedomanský Václav Nedomanský Václav Nedomanský (born March 14, 1944 in Hodonín, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), is a former hockey forward. He is best known as the first hockey player to defect to North America to play.-Playing in Czechoslovakia:... |
78 | 41 | 40 | 81 | 19 |
Tom Simpson Tom Simpson (ice hockey) Tom Simpson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 314 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Toronto Toros, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers.Now lives in Peterborough .Married and has 3 sons .Works as a Health and Safety Coordinator.-External links:... |
70 | 52 | 28 | 80 | 48 |
Gavin Kirk Gavin Kirk Gavin Kirk is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 422 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers.... |
78 | 15 | 58 | 73 | 69 |
Goaltending
Player | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | Save % |
Les Binkley Les Binkley Leslie John Binkley is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Binkley played goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the World Hockey Association for the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros... |
17 | 772 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 3.65 | .888 |
Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton is a retired ice hockey goaltender.Gratton began his WHA career in 1972 with the Ottawa Nationals. Gilles would also spend time with the Toronto Toros. His brother, Norm Gratton was a professional NHL player as well... |
53 | 2881 | 30 | 20 | 1 | 185 | 2 | 3.85 | .887 |
Jim Shaw | 21 | 1055 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 70 | 0 | 3.98 | .885 |
Playoffs
Scoring leadersPlayer | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Gavin Kirk Gavin Kirk Gavin Kirk is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 422 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers.... |
6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
Jim Dorey Jim Dorey Jim Dorey is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played over 650 professional games in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association.... |
6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Wayne Dillon Wayne Dillon Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie... |
6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Lou Nistico Lou Nistico Louis Charles Nistico is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 3 games in the National Hockey League and 186 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Colorado Rockies, Toronto Toros, and Birmingham Bulls.- References :... |
6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 19 |
Tom Martin Tom Martin (ice hockey) Tom Martin is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He was a fourth round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets, 74th overall, at the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played 92 National Hockey League games for the Jets, Hartford Whalers and Minnesota North Stars in a career predominantly spent in the American... |
5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Goaltending
Player | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | Save % |
Jim Shaw | 5 | 262 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 4.12 | |
Les Binkley Les Binkley Leslie John Binkley is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Binkley played goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the World Hockey Association for the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros... |
1 | 59 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.08 | |
Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton is a retired ice hockey goaltender.Gratton began his WHA career in 1972 with the Ottawa Nationals. Gilles would also spend time with the Toronto Toros. His brother, Norm Gratton was a professional NHL player as well... |
1 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8.33 |
Draft picks
Toronto's draft picks at the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft1974 WHA Amateur Draft
The 1974 WHA Amateur Draft was the second draft held by the World Hockey Association.-Selections by round:Listed below are the selections made in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.-Round 1:1. Pat Price - Vancouver Blazers2. Mike Will - Indianapolis Racers...
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Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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1 | 12 | Jim Turkiewicz Jim Turkiewicz Jim Turkiewicz is a retired professional ice hockey player.Turkiewicz played 392 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls.- References :... |
Peterborough Petes Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:... (OHA) |
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2 | 27 | Roger Lemelin Roger Lemelin (ice hockey) Roger Lemelin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 36 games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Scouts.-External links:... |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... (OHA) |
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5 | 71 | Carlo Torresan | Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL) | |
6 | 86 | Ron Sedlbauer Ron Sedlbauer Ronald Andrew Sedlbauer is a former professional ice hockey left winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League.-Hockey career:... |
Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (OHA) |
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7 | 100 | Gilles Lupien Gilles Lupien Gilles Lupien is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Lupien started his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1977. He would also play with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hartford Whalers. He would win two Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1978 and 1979... |
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8 | 115 | Garth Malarchuk | Calgary Centennials Calgary Centennials Calgary Buffaloes redirects here. For the former Alberta Junior Hockey League team of the same name, see Calgary Buffaloes The Calgary Centennials were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1966–1977... (WCHL) |
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9 | 130 | John Harper | Cornell University Cornell University Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions... (NCAA) |
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10 | 145 | Joe McNeil | St. Francis Xavier University St. Francis Xavier University St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:... (CIAU) |
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11 | 160 | Jack Davies | Thunder-Bay Hurricanes (MJHL) | |
12 | 173 | Bill Hassard | Wexford Raiders (OPJHL) |